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The Wide Angle: We’re 1/80th the way there
Tuesday was something of an extraordinary day in our household — the installation of a new kitchen faucet. ...
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Jena DeMoss: Shining light on Vitamin D
You may have heard vitamin D referred to as the sunshine vitamin, but did you know you can ...
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Minnesota Starwatch: Giants of the winter constellations come out in March
By Deane Morrison In March the iconic winter constellations come out in the south to southwest at nightfall. ...
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APS Column: Transformative learning for young minds: Targeted services in the Austin Public Schools
By Jessica Cabeen Austin Online Academy Principal Did you know that students in grades K-8 can access additional ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state
Friends and neighbors, Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota ...
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Tim Penny: Open grants support literacy and community beautification
Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has invested $56.9 million in grants in our 20-county region. While ...
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Jamey Helgeson: What is disability advocacy?
Disability advocacy refers to the collective efforts aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities, ...
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Peggy Keener: The truth about those teeth – an abiding mystery
It seems only fitting that after devoting an entire column to Martha Washington—as I did recently—that I should ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: We’re ready to travel once again
It’s time to get going, after taking a long break this winter. I’m thinking we would be working ...
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Al Batt: Money to buy an elephant
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I wish I had enough money to buy an elephant. What do ...
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The Wide Angle: Hungry like the wolf?
For the sake of continuing to foster a strong relationship with the woman who agreed (amazingly) to share ...
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Phil Burkhart: Austin Symphony presents world renowned pianist
It is our great pleasure to present to the Austin community one of the greatest living pianists, Jon ...
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APS Column: The progression of technology at Austin Public Schools
By Amy Thuesen APS Director of Technology The technology landscape seems to be changing by the minute. It ...
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Austin Public Library: A world of resources
By Courtney Wyant-Schmitt Editor’s Note: Starting today, the Austin Daily Herald will feature a revolving column once every ...
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Jena DeMoss: Picking apart protein with your Hy-Vee dietitian
Have you ever noticed feeling different throughout the day based on what you ate for breakfast? More specifically, ...